Leopardon

Creation & Design

Leopardon was created as part of the Japanese adaptation of Spider-Man, designed to appeal to the local audience while retaining elements of the original character.

Early Years

Takuya Yamashiro was a motorcycle racer who gained spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. He became the hero Leopardon, fighting against various villains and protecting the city.

Character Development

Over the years, Leopardon has evolved from a simple adaptation of Spider-Man into a unique character with his own identity, reflecting the cultural nuances of Japan while still honoring the original Spider-Man legacy.

Cultural Reception

Leopardon was well-received in Japan, becoming a cult classic among fans of tokusatsu and superhero genres. The series is remembered for its innovative approach to storytelling and character development.

Character Details

Real Name:
Takuya Yamashiro
Aliases:
Spider-Man, Leopardon
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, Leopardon Team
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Wall-crawling, Web-slinging
Equipment:
Spider Bracelet, Leopardon Mecha
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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1st appearance of Leopardon in a comic book, a giant robot operated by Spider-Man (Supaidaman), originating from a live-action 1970s Japanese television show

2nd cameo appearance of Web-Slinger

Partial cover appearance of Spider-Punk, in upper right corner

📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #12 (2014 series), then Spider-Man 2099 #7

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1st appearance of Spider-Byte, a vigilante who operates in cyberspace

1st full appearance of Web-Slinger, a cowboy Western version of Spider-Man who made cameo appearances in multiple issues of The Amazing Spider-Man 2014 series

1st appearance of Savage Spider-Man, an alternate reality Peter Parker who was raised by spiders in the Savage Land

1st appearance of Professor Monster, enemy of the Japanese Spider-Man

Spider-Geddon #3

Marvel 2018 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Mike Hawthorne

Spider-Man #7

Marvel 2023 Vol. 4
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Variant cover art by Carlos Gomez featuring Supaidaman and Leopardon

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